Every Monday, we'll show you how to do something new and simple with Apple's built-in command line application. You don't need any fancy software, or a knowledge of coding to do any of these. All you need is a keyboard to type 'em out!

Email clients on the Mac are numerous, but a lot of people choose to use the default Apple email client that ships with OS X. Most people never think about checking their email through the command line, yet it's totally possible, and easier than you think. In this Terminal 101, we'll walk you through the process of installing, configuring, and using the Mutt email client on OS X.